Day 8 DEYC 2019 Cruise Northeast Harbor Day 4 Saturday July 20, 2019

The night was mild and the sun returned nicely this morning. The wind came up from the SW at 10 kts   Temperatures in the low 90s


We decided to do an ambitious hike today. We did over 7.5 miles and 23,567 steps today. Wow, that was a lot in the heat. The hike started again with a connection to the Asticou Trail and passing by the Map House.

At about 1.1 miles we turned left onto the Penobscot Mountain Trail. We had never hiked this trail. We had always done Penobscot Mountain by starting in Jordan Pond and going up the Spring Trail - that is a very steep climb with many substantial scrambles.

This trail soon crossed a carriage road. - then two - then three.

The trail was much less a vertical challenge as the ascent was a more moderate climb. But it was still long. There were some nice vistas alone the way.

And the trail had a stretch of raised log pathways over wet areas.

We arrived at the junction of with the Spring Trail - the one we usually take.

The last mile is on the open rock area to the top.

 About a half mile from the top, there is what looks to be the top - its a "got ya" faked out.

 But the actual top is not to much further.

In the sun and temperature it was a substantial effort to get to the top - but we did!!!

Nice views to the south.

 Jordan Pond looking easterly.

This is a close up from the spot of the above photo. You can see Northeast Harbor and where we have to walk back to before our hike is done.

The heat was really intense on the way back. Here we have made it to the Map House to sit for a while to recover some stamina to finish the hike - almost home.
 

And back on the main road to the dinghy landing is a home named for our home town in New Hampshire.

This is the last night of the DEYC Club cruise. We all gather for a dinner at the Tan Turtle that is just off of the waterfront seen here.

Flea Captain Ron did a wonderful job with the awards for the cruise.

And coming back from the dinner, night was falling as quickly as my energy on the last of our hike today.

I will make a few more post as we travel back to Robinhood.  But for now,
it is time to say ................................................

Good Night and May Good Bless